Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Alex Duarte Hospitalized
Alex Duarte  Hospitalized
 Alex was injured in a horse accident while participating  in a 
 horse clinic in Merced on Friday.  Alex fell from her  horse and
 the horse, also falling, rolled over on her as it tried to  right itself.
 Alex is at Doctors's Hospital in Modesto where she  underwent a
 successful surgery Sunday evening to repair some broken  bones.
 She will be in the hospital for the remainder of this week  and full 
 recovery is expected.
 Alex, the family sends its best wishes for a speedy  recovery.